Gadsden Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Friday, September 16, 1983
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: September 16, 1983
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Jimmy McKiven was killed in a motorcycle crash when his police motorcycle was struck by another car at Third Street and Walnut Street.
At 7:15 p.m., the driver made an illegal left turn and hit Patrolman McKiven. He was transported to the Holy Name of Jesus Hospital where he died. The driver that caused the crash was charged with homicide by vehicle but was acquitted due to a legal error made by the prosecutor.
Patrolman McKiven was a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Gadsden Police Department for 10 years. He had been called "Super Cop" by local teens. He was survived by his wife and three sons.